Kent · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Ashley, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Ashley may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Finds during refurbishment
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos help in Ashley
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos removal near Ashley
In homes, in Ashley as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Whether it’s garage roofs and whole garages and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, we cover cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles.
In a village like Ashley, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Ashley (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Your options compared
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Ashley
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Places near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Ashley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you run a business from older premises in Ashley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Ashley is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:15pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Asbestos removal in Ashley: local notes
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Ashley is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Ashley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Ashley to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Older buildings in Ashley, near East Studdal Church Hall or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Ashley is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Wherever your property is in CT15, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ashley. Close by, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
FAQs for Ashley
Do you cover Ashley from London?
Ashley is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Ashley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site